Engineering

Mission

To exceed the expectations of our customers and clients on a continual basis in providing service in the areas of engineering and corporate project administration, geographic information systems and related services, right of way permitting, and administration.

Description

The Engineering Departments responsibilities include overall project management for construction through estimating, budgeting, design, tendering and contract administration through both city staff and consulting engineering firms, infrastructure system analysis and studies, and the investigation of basement flooding, analysis and reporting of same. Is responsible for administration and management of new corporate building development projects and other non-building development projects of Corporate significance. Manages the City’s Geographic Information System and provides CAD and GIS support for the various City Departments and Divisions. Oversees engineering, design and construction of new developments, and administers by-laws and policies relevant to all works on the public right-of-way and issuance of permits for works in the public right-of-way. Provides administrative and financial support internally as well as to the Operations Department.